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My review of the Springfield Armory 1911 Operator AOS in 9mm. Yep, a 9mm 1911...blasphemy, I know. But jokes aside, this gun is my test bed for learning how to some of my own gunsmithing and tuning work on 1911s and will be with me for a long time. So what do I think after five months of shooting and tweaking with it?

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Hi, I’m Matt.

I’m the founder of The Everyday Marksman.

I’ve always been an outdoors fanatic and avid shooting enthusiast. Since 2014, I’ve been on a mission to teach everyday citizens how to become more capable, confident, and prepared to handle whatever the world throws at them. It’s not just about high-speed shooting tactics or expensive gear, but the sum of your abilities across wide range of skills.

My guiding star is mastery of the fundamentals first, which enables success in all other areas. Check out the topics we cover down below.

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